Two recent child deaths in swimming pools have raised serious concerns over safety standards and the lack of trained lifeguards at public and private facilities. In the first incident, an 8-year-old boy died after falling into the pool at the Colombo Swimming Club earlier this week. His father has lodged a complaint alleging negligence by the club, claiming that no certified lifeguard or life-duty personnel were on watch when the accident occurred. In a separate case, a 5-year-old preschooler drowned during a swimming lesson at a private school in Mirihana. Police said the child was taking part in a routine…
Two child deaths in pools spark questions over safety and supervision
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